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DA03 HDG

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

188,641 mi
Last recorded188,641 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 HDG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 188,641 miles

General underside corrosion front to rear

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 182,273 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 169,101 miles

covered in under seal everywhere evidence of lots of welding

Fail 9 Nov 2021 169,083 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both, no beam paten (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill, diff mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension turret completely rotten (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm mounting has an unsafe modification rear bush main bolt loose, excessive movement (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill, diff mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension turret completely rotten (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both inner arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn diff mount support mount. both bushes u/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Sub-frame insecure and impairing directional stability main bolt missing from rear section (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both, rubbing chassis and fuel tank (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 157,257 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 148,116 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 138,195 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x4 plus both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 126,564 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 115,492 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 109,817 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 102,481 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 102,456 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 92,062 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Sep 2012 86,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 86,636 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 75,701 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 69,889 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

tyres worn on edges

Pass 24 Apr 2009 63,248 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 58,399 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front vin plate deteriorated slightly

Pass 23 Mar 2007 51,404 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 42,907 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?

Based on 915,729 MOT tests across 72,693 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
4,996
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
72,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,062
Registration plate lamp not working 19,494
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,247
position lamp(s) not working 16,099
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15,281
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DA03 HDG is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2003 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 76,183 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,062 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DA03 HDG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DA03 HDG is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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